Prejudice and bigotry are brought down…by the sheer force of determination of individuals to succeed and the refusal of a human being to let prejudice define the parameters of the possible.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEHuman beings are not perfect. Their institutions are not perfect, but they have to keep trying. And America has to help people keep trying.
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It’s bad policy to speculate on what you’ll do if a plan fails when you’re trying to make a plan work.
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I think the word of the United States has been as good as gold in its international dealings and its agreements.
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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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Democracy is the most realistic way for diverse peoples to resolve their differences, and share power, and heal social divisions without violence or repression.
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The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.
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It is a dangerous thing to ask why someone else has been given more. It is humbling – and indeed healthy – to ask why you have been given so much.
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I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.
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If you are overdressed, it is a comment on them. If you are under dressed, it is a comment on you.
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Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be.
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Most days are not overwhelmingly successful in your life. And what really marks whether you’re going to be successful is how well you deal with the bad days, not how well you deal with the good ones.
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America’s still a very, very powerful symbol and a very important place of leadership for the world.
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When diplomacy has been exhausted, the Security Council must become involved. Questions about Iran’s nuclear activities remain unanswered, despite repeated efforts by the IAEA.
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Education is of no value and talent is worthless – unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.
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